Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including terms of employment, unfair dismissal, and statutory entitlements
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining contractor vs. employee status and associated tax obligations
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations ensuring equal treatment for agency workers, if applicable to the contract structure
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for software development and code ownership
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brands and marks that might be relevant to software development projects
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets in software development
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulates the processing of personal data and data protection requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out employer obligations regarding workplace safety and health
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for workers using computer screens, particularly relevant for software developers
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum pay requirements are met if the developer is classified as a worker
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in the workplace
Competition Act 1998: Relevant for non-compete clauses and restrictions on future employment
